The do-it-yourself ethos is one we heartily applaud. Most services provided by home maintenance pros aren't cheap, so taking care of small fixes on your own can save you big bucks. But sometimes the DIY route can wind up costing you more in the end. Here are 10 cases when you should put down your tool kit—and pick up the phone.
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Create a miniature ecosystem by planting an entire garden in one shallow vessel.
This affordable patio heater can help keep your outdoor living space more comfortable when chilly weather arrives.
Thanks to its unusual polymer grid, this Purple Pillow stands out from the rest with exceptional durability and firm support.
Enjoy your homegrown peppers year-round with this easy preservation method.
Enjoy hours of nighttime entertainment without the hassle of building and feeding a traditional campfire. Instead, get a nice blaze going with just a single log.
Connect new sprinkler heads to the hose or irrigation system to keep a lawn looking great, even in hot, dry weather.
If your emerald arborvitae looks more like a brown thumb than a green jewel of a plant, see the suggestions below.
You aren’t necessarily out of your tree if you believe you can grow trees indoors without sunlight. You just need to pick the right ones.
Before you put your lawn mower away at the end of the season, check these quick and easy winterizing tips so it’s in peak condition when spring comes around.
With good light and optimal soil, growing vegetables indoors can be fun and rewarding.
Grow your culinary skills with these pretty—and pretty tasty—ingredients straight from the garden.